Method for making monolithic metal oxide aerogels

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25231501, 2523156, 2523157, 423592, 423608, 423630, 501 85, C03C 3097, C04B 3800, B01J 1300

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ABSTRACT:
Transparent, monolithic metal oxide aerogels of varying densities are produced using a method in which a metal alkoxide solution and a catalyst solution are prepared separately and reacted. The resulting hydrolyzed-condensed colloidal solution is gelled, and the wet gel is contained within a sealed, but gas permeable, containment vessel during supercritical extraction of the solvent. The present invention is especially advantageous for making metal oxides other than silica that are prone to forming opaque, cracked aerogels.

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